Curious Tábìlì Ẹwa by Robert Jaruszewski

Curious Tábìlì Ẹwa by Robert Jaruszewski is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Igbádùn Competition Category.

IdẹIgbádùn· 2025

Curious Tábìlì Ẹwa

by Robert Jaruszewski

Client: Atelier Misteriori Ltd.

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Igbádùn Category

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The Design

About Curious Tábìlì Ẹwa

Tábìlì idẹ yìí dapọ̀ iṣẹ́-ọnà mọ́ ìlò-wúlò, ó ń ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bíi ẹ̀rọ́ àfihàn àárín àti ojú-ìpamọ́ tó wúlò. Pẹ̀lú ìṣẹ̀dá rẹ̀ tó ní ẹwà tó ga jùlọ, ó dapọ̀ iṣẹ́-ọwọ́ dáradára pẹ̀lú ìlò ojoojúmọ́ ní ọ̀nà tó rọrùn. Tábìlì náà ní àpótí-ìfàwọlé méjì àti ìlẹ̀kùn méjì, ó ń pèsè ààyè ìpamọ́ ìkọ̀kọ̀ bó ṣe ń ṣètúnṣe àwòkọ́ṣe iṣẹ́-ọnà. Ẹ̀rọ ìyípadà kan tí a ń mú ṣiṣẹ́ pẹ̀lú ìka-ìwájú ń gba àyè láti wọ àpótí ìsàlẹ̀, èyí tó ń mú ìbáṣepọ̀ olùlò pọ̀ sí i tó sì ń dá ìrírí ìfọwọ́kàn tó ní ète. Ní ìgbà tó bá ti pẹ́, ojú idẹ náà máa ń dàgbà ní ọ̀nà àdáyébá, ó máa sì ń fi ìjìnlẹ̀ àti ìwà kún un.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Curious Tábìlì Ẹwa jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Curious Tábìlì Ẹwa yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Curious Tábìlì Ẹwa ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Crafted from bronze, this console showcases a thoughtfully designed structure that balances artistic elements with skilled craftsmanship. Featuring two drawers and two doors on each side, it provides both visual appeal and functional storage. With its refined design and quality materials, it serves as an elegant addition to any space, blending sophistication with practicality.
Dimensions & Packaging: Max. dimensions: Width 1310 mm x Depth 630 mm x Hight 985 mm
Tags: console, cast bronze, artistic, sculptural, storage, drawers
Production Technology: The console is equipped with two drawers and two doors. The drawer fronts are adorned with sculptural representations of a woman’s lips. These lips are polished to a high gloss, creating contrast against the darker patina. Supporting the console is a hand sculpture, also cast in dark patina bronze. Its index finger delicately touches the lower lip, creating a dynamic interplay of form and symbolism. The nails are polished to a high gloss, adding a touch of refinement to the organic form.
Design Challenge: Ensuring the console’s stability while maintaining its sculptural elegance was the most challenging aspect of the design. Extensive research and structural testing were required to balance weight distribution and prevent tipping. Additionally, developing a seamless yet functional way to open the lower drawer led to the integration of a pivot mechanism, requiring precision engineering. Material constraints, production feasibility, and ergonomic considerations all influenced the final solution.
Research: This study explores the design, functionality, and interaction dynamics of a console that integrates artistry with practicality. The research delves into material selection and ergonomic considerations, analyzing how bronze’s durability and evolving patina contribute to the console’s aesthetic and longevity. The study examines the relationship between form and function, demonstrating how the console transcends conventional furniture design to become an interactive statement piece.
Inspiration: The design of Curious is rooted in the observation of a young woman whose charm and inquisitiveness left a lasting impression. Her expressive features, particularly her lips, and the graceful gestures of her hands, inspired the console's form. The upward-pointing finger of the hand base reflects her contemplative nature, while the lips on the drawer fronts symbolize her alluring yet curious demeanor. This piece embodies the duality of strength and delicacy.
Project Duration: This project originated from an idea conceived during a stay in Madeira in March 2022. The initial concept took shape and was later further developed in Warsaw, Poland. Over approximately nine months, the design process evolved through research, prototyping, and refinement, ensuring both aesthetic and functional integrity. Each stage was carefully executed to achieve a balanced fusion of artistry, stability, and innovative interaction.
Operation Flow: The operation, flow, and interaction of this console are centered around both its functional and aesthetic elements. The console serves as both a decorative and functional furniture piece. Users interact with it by placing decorative objects on its surface. The storage compartments provide space for organizing smaller items. To access the lower drawer, the user must pivot the index finger to the right side. The bronze material provides a tactile experience enhancing the sense of craftsmanship.